We Still Haven’t Answered the Basic Questions of the Iran War
Published: April 29, 2026 07:19
The old lessons still apply to modern war.
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We Still Haven’t Answered the Basic Questions of the Iran War
Published: April 29, 2026 07:19
The old lessons still apply to modern war.
How Péter Magyar Toppled Viktor Orbán’s Illiberal Regime
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/how-peter-magyar-toppled-viktor-orban-illiberal-regime-hungary
Published: April 29, 2026 07:16
. . . by reviving Hungary’s liberal traditions.
Tim Miller Steps Into Streamer Chaos
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/tim-miller-steps-into-streamer-chaos
Published: April 29, 2026 03:01
Tim Miller joins the Lib & Learn podcast to discuss the WHCD incident, the media spin that followed, and why both parties keep getting the moment wrong.
Clavicular Has Fallen Under the Sway of an Unsavory New Mentor
Published: April 29, 2026 00:26
Mogging, mobsters, and Molotov cocktails—this story has it all.
EXCLUSIVE: Trump Is Sticking His Face On Your Passport
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/exclusive-trump-is-sticking-his-face
Published: April 28, 2026 22:31
Sam Stein and Ben Parker break down a Bulwark exclusive that the State Department is putting Trump's face on U.S.
BREAKING: Trump Indicts Comey—AGAIN | The Next Level
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/breaking-trump-indicts-comeyagain
Published: April 28, 2026 20:19
A recording from The Bulwark's live video
Paramount Asks FCC To Approve Up to 100% Foreign Ownership of CBS, CNN
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/paramount-asks-fcc-to-approve-up
Published: April 28, 2026 19:50
Sonny Bunch and Catherine Rampell break down a wave of major FCC developments shaping the future of American media.
Carol Leonnig and Will Sommer: The Loons and the Loyalists Running the DOJ
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/carol-leonnig-and-will-sommer-the
Published: April 28, 2026 19:19
Acting AG Todd Blanche, who watched Pam Bondi get fired, knows exactly what his assignment is: Go after every political enemy Trump wants targeted, and charge them—even without evidence of a crime.
EXCLUSIVE: State Dept. Finalizing Plan to Put Trump Picture on U.S. Passports
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/exclusive-state-dept-finalizing-plan
Published: April 28, 2026 17:13
The new design would mark yet another U.S. government property upon which the president has plastered his likeness.
The $1 Trillion Threat to Democracy on the Horizon
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-1-trillion-threat-to-democracy-on-the-horizon
Published: April 28, 2026 17:04
Yay capitalism!
Melania Joins Trump’s War on Jimmy Kimmel | Morning Shots
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/melania-joins-trumps-war-on-jimmy
Published: April 28, 2026 15:48
A recording from The Bulwark's live video
Stephen Miller, Where Art Thou?
Published: April 28, 2026 13:21
The president’s gray cardinal recedes into the shadows.
Right-Wing Lies, Left-Wing Violence
Published: April 28, 2026 08:23
The WHCA dinner gunman and what the data actually say about political rage.
Trump Called It ‘White Genocide.’ Now the White People Are Flocking Home.
Published: April 28, 2026 06:53
The president’s ravings about South Africa are comical. But their effects aren’t.
When Joe Rogan Is in Charge of Health Care
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/when-joe-rogan-is-in-charge-of-health-care-psychedelics-therapy-fda
Published: April 27, 2026 23:05
Psychedelics have genuine potential as psychiatric tools, which is why separating them from politics is so important.
Could the Florida Gerrymander Blow Up on the GOP?
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/could-the-florida-gerrymander-blow
Published: April 27, 2026 22:11
Sam Stein welcomes Axios' Marc Caputo to discuss Florida’s new redistricting map—and the legal storm it’s about to trigger.
Bill Kristol: Words Are Not Violence
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/bill-kristol-words-are-not-violence
Published: April 27, 2026 19:06
Trump is a terrible president and he deserves to be criticized, even in personal terms.
Orbán Rigged the Game—and Still Lost
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/orban-rigged-the-gameand-still-lost
Published: April 27, 2026 17:02
AEI’s Dalibor Rohac analyzes Hungary’s stunning rebuke of Orban and implications for other democratic nations.
Political Violence Breaks Containment
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/political-violence-breaks-containment
Published: April 27, 2026 16:44
This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we’ll be lucky to live through it.
MAGA Mondays: MAGA Turns Shooting Into Ballroom Pitch
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/maga-mondays-maga-turns-shooting
Published: April 27, 2026 15:31
A recording from The Bulwark's live video
No Violence. No Demagoguery. No Kings.
Published: April 27, 2026 13:19
We condemn Saturday’s violence. And we condemn attempts to exploit it.
Can Iran Take More Pain Than Us?
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/can-iran-take-more-pain-than-us
Published: April 27, 2026 01:30
Eric and Eliot review an extended buffet of jackassery before turning to the current state of affairs in Iran.
White Supremacy on the Right (w/ Tom Joscelyn) | Bulwark on Sunday
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/white-supremacy-on-the-right-w-tom
Published: April 26, 2026 16:56
A recording from The Bulwark's live video
WHCD Shooting: What We Know Now, What’s Next
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/whcd-shooting-what-we-know-now-whats
Published: April 26, 2026 13:30
A recording from The Bulwark's live video
AI Is About to Eat Your Job (w/ Alanna McCargo)
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/ai-is-about-to-eat-your-job-w-alanna
Published: April 26, 2026 10:01
John Avlon speaks with Alanna McCargo, Senior Fellow for Inclusive Capitalism at the Clinton Foundation, to explore a surprisingly old idea that could fix a very modern problem: what if workers actually owned a piece of what they build?
Gunfire at White House Correspondents’ Dinner; Trump Holds Press Event
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/gunfire-at-white-house-correspondents
Published: April 26, 2026 03:43
A recording from The Bulwark's live video
Trump’s Biggest Fans Turned on Him (w/ David Pakman)
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-biggest-fans-turned-on-him
Published: April 25, 2026 21:54
Tim Miller joins David Pakman for a wide-ranging conversation on Trump’s unraveling, the “MAGA betrayal” moment among anti-war influencers, and what comes next for the right.
MAGA’s Moral Rot, Putin Hacks, and Woke Vaccines
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/magas-moral-rot-putin-hacks-and-woke
Published: April 25, 2026 11:34
Plus, behind the scenes at the TPUSA circus at OSU.
America's Divisions: Getting on Our Nerves (with Jessica Tarlov)
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/americas-divisions-getting-on-our
Published: April 25, 2026 10:02
Everyone agrees that America is too divided.
Trump Botched The Easiest Photo Op Ever
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-botched-the-easiest-photo-op
Published: April 25, 2026 00:41
Catherine Rampell and Sarah Matthews take on the botched White House photo op that went viral.
Trump’s Pick to Lead The Navy Is a Walking Red Flag
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-pick-to-lead-the-navy-is-a
Published: April 25, 2026 00:20
Sam Stein and Jared Poland give their takes on Trump’s new acting Navy secretary, Hung Cao.
Trump’s War Runs on Pure Make-Believe
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-war-runs-on-pure-make-believe
Published: April 24, 2026 21:05
JVL and Sarah Longwell talk about the firing of the Navy secretary mid-conflict and the bizarre “Trump-class battleship” saga, exposing a pattern of impossible promises and chaotic leadership.
Nicholas Kristof: What a Mess Trump Created
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/nicholas-kristof-what-a-mess-trump
Published: April 24, 2026 19:44
Watch now | Not only is the new hardline regime in Tehran now more likely to go rogue as a nuclear power a la North Korea, ordinary Iranians—who Trump and Bibi initially claimed we were rescuing—are also living under even harsher conditions.
Dear Studios: Seriously, Put More Kids’ Movies in Theaters!
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/dear-studios-seriously-put-more-kids-movies-in-theaters
Published: April 24, 2026 19:22
Plus: A punchy assignment!
California’s Governor Race Is Absolute Chaos
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-californias-governor-race-is
Published: April 24, 2026 18:01
Sarah Longwell breaks down California’s chaotic governor’s race, where 61 candidates and a fractured Democratic field could open the door for Republicans.
RECEIPTS: Why the Hell Does Trump want to buy Spirit Airlines?
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/receipts-why-the-hell-does-trump
Published: April 24, 2026 17:31
Receipts LIVE
Friday Video Mailbag with JVL and Jasmine
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/friday-video-mailbag-with-jvl-and
Published: April 24, 2026 15:46
We answered your burning questions.
Buckle Up—JVL’s Taking Audience Questions
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/buckle-upjvls-taking-audience-questions
Published: April 24, 2026 15:15
JVL is joined by new Bulwark colleague Jasmine Green for a first-ever mailbag episode—for Bulwark members only. JVL is answering questions straight from you on everything from Trump and nuclear weapons to how this era will be remembered. Along the way,…
Forget ‘Abolish ICE.’ Tom Steyer Wants to Jail ICE Agents.
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/tom-steyer-wants-to-jail-ice-agents-california-governor-campaign
Published: April 24, 2026 14:15
And he might just be California’s next governor.
Trump Isn’t Thinking Strait
Published: April 24, 2026 13:05
The president is disengaged from his disastrous war.
Lou Diamond Phillips's Riveting New Film
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/lou-diamond-phillipss-riveting-new
Published: April 24, 2026 11:01
The veteran actor 'Keep Quiet' and the burgeoning genre of native noir.
Hegseth’s War on the Press Is a War on the Pentagon’s Credibility
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/pete-hegseth-war-on-the-press-pentagon-credibility
Published: April 24, 2026 08:27
All the news that fits the narrative.
Hungary Proved That Liberalism Can Win
Published: April 24, 2026 07:57
Péter Magyar ran against authoritarianism, not the price of eggs.
The Anti-Prestige Prestige Show: Why ‘The Pitt Is the Cure for What Ails TV
Published: April 24, 2026 07:50
Good art, healthy business.
‘Michael’ Review
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/michael-review
Published: April 24, 2026 05:33
Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Saint MJ.
Kash Patel Snaps at Reporter on Live TV
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/kash-patel-snaps-at-reporter-on-live
Published: April 24, 2026 02:30
Sam Stein and Will Sommer break down a chaotic day involving Kash Patel.
Tim Miller Nukes Grotesque “Pastor” Doug Wilson
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/tim-miller-nukes-grotesque-pastor
Published: April 24, 2026 01:50
Tim Miller appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored and got into a heated on-air clash with a right-wing “pastor” while dismantling the case for Trump’s war with Iran.
DOJ Launches Internal Investigation Over Handling of Epstein Files
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/doj-launches-internal-investigation
Published: April 24, 2026 00:59
The Epstein files are back in the news and JVL and Will Sommer are here to break down the latest.
A Flailing President Seeks a Hellhole Airline
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/a-flailing-president-seeks-a-hellhole-airline
Published: April 23, 2026 23:22
Donald Trump wants to buy Spirit Airlines. Honestly, they deserve each other.
Kash Patel's Lawsuit Could Backfire—Big Time (w/ Andrew Weissmann)
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/kash-patels-lawsuit-could-backfirebig
Published: April 23, 2026 22:39
Sarah Longwell and Andrew Weissmann discuss a series of major legal developments—from a questionable DOJ indictment targeting the Southern Poverty Law Center, to Kash Patel’s high-risk lawsuit against The Atlantic, to a wave of firings inside the Justice…
Ben McKenzie and Sarah Matthews: We Are Drowning in Scam Artists
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/ben-mckenzie-and-sarah-matthews-we
Published: April 23, 2026 19:45
Trump has gone full “1984” with his claim that it’s a good thing that the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
America Is Losing the Iran War
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/america-is-losing-the-iran-war
Published: April 23, 2026 16:31
And that might be good for American democracy.
DOJ’s Anti-Anti-Racism Indictment Has Major Holes
Published: April 23, 2026 14:52
A close look at the accusations against the Southern Poverty Law Center.
What We Found When We Investigated Trump’s Latest Election Theft Claim
Published: April 23, 2026 13:22
You’re never gonna believe it. . .
Who Goes to See Vivek at Ohio State?
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/who-goes-to-see-vivek-ramaswamy-at-ohio-state-university-maga-mime
Published: April 23, 2026 06:18
Standard MAGAs, America First groypers, internet trolls, and a mime duo—that’s who.
Putin’s Propagandists Scramble to Respond to Celeb Critic
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/putin-propagandists-scramble-to-respond-to-celeb-critic-victoria-bonya
Published: April 23, 2026 06:13
‘The common people are afraid of you’—and they’re angry, too.
Our Next Big First Amendment Stress Test
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/white-house-correspondents-dinner-2026-trump
Published: April 22, 2026 23:50
The danger of journalists breaking bread with an administration at war with the press.
Katie Couric LIVE on Trump's AWFUL Polls, GOP's Gerrymander Faceplant, WHCD Drama
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/katie-couric-live-on-trumps-awful
Published: April 22, 2026 22:42
A recording from The Bulwark's live video
Tucker Carlson Attacked Catherine On-Air!
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/tucker-carlson-attacked-catherine
Published: April 22, 2026 22:30
Tim Miller and Catherine Rampell break down a clip from Tucker Carlson's show attacking Catherine—what he said, what he meant, and why people need to hear the real story.
Sam Stein: Can Trump Avoid Humiliation in Iran?
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/sam-stein-can-trump-avoid-humiliation
Published: April 22, 2026 20:05
Trump's madman antics got him into a game of chicken with Iran, but he's up against people who are even crazier than he is.
Trump Toady Ric Grenell Made a Fundraising Pitch—At a Memorial (w/ Josef Palermo)
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-toady-ric-grenell-made-a-fundraising
Published: April 22, 2026 18:12
Sonny Bunch speaks with whistleblower Josef Palermo, who saw the collapse of the Kennedy Center from the inside.
It Is Time for Ruthless Aggression
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/it-is-time-for-ruthless-aggression-supreme-court-expansion
Published: April 22, 2026 16:51
The national battle over gerrymandering should be just the first step. Next up: expanding SCOTUS.
We’re Running Low on Munitions—Just Seven Weeks Into the War | Command Post
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/were-running-low-on-munitionsjust
Published: April 22, 2026 15:28
A recording from The Bulwark's live video
BREAKING: Dems Remember They Can Play Hardball, Too
Published: April 22, 2026 13:27
Virginia voters decide turnabout is fair play—at least for four years.
Trump’s Fed Chair Nominee Fails the Big Test
Published: April 22, 2026 10:03
The senators grilling Kevin Warsh didn’t cover themselves in glory either.
Trump Has Revealed MAGA’s Anti-Christian Nature
Published: April 22, 2026 07:13
It’s time for sincere believers to pull the wool from their eyes and see the truth about the president and his followers.
George Washington’s Woke Vaccines
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/george-washington-woke-vaccines-hegseth-flu
Published: April 22, 2026 07:11
What the Founders would have thought about Pete Hegseth lifting the requirement that service members get the flu vaccine.
BREAKING: Virginia Redistricting Referendum PASSES
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/breaking-virginia-redistricting-referendum
Published: April 22, 2026 02:12
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol give their takes on a major election night development in Virginia as voters approve a redistricting referendum that reshapes the state’s congressional map and clears the way for a potential 10–1 Democratic advantage.
Laura Loomer's Unhinged Crusade Is Eating the Right Alive
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/laura-loomers-unhinged-crusade-is
Published: April 22, 2026 00:41
Sam Stein, Tim Miller, and Will Sommer break down the explosive feud between Candace Owens and Laura Loomer, including the shocking “sexual predator” and gay husband accusations flying back and forth.
America Just Shrugged at the Largest Mass Shooting in Years
Published: April 21, 2026 23:44
A horrifying massacre in Louisiana can teach us a few things, but first we need to pay attention.
JVL Is the Reigning Champion of All the Internet
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/jvl-is-the-reigning-champion-of-all
Published: April 21, 2026 23:35
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and JVL celebrate JVL’s Webby win (sort of), and cover Tucker Carlson’s sudden “regret” turn and what it means about MAGA, Donald Trump Jr.
Lawsuit: Blaze’s Crackpot Reporting Prompted a Wild, Unnecessary FBI Raid
Published: April 21, 2026 19:59
Quickly debunked reporting based on “gait analysis” was enough to get the feds to descend with a helicopter on a falsely accused J6 pipe-bomber’s home.
Chip Roy’s Deportation Nation
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/chip-roy-deportation-nation-bill-mamdani
Published: April 21, 2026 19:34
Banishing ideas, one immigrant at a time.
Tracy Alloway and Jordan Ritter Conn: The Global Economic Shock from a Stupid War
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/tracy-alloway-and-jordan-ritter-conn
Published: April 21, 2026 19:27
Trump keeps jawboning the markets to try to manage the fallout from the war on Iran, but we have yet to see the full economic impact of his foreign policy misadventure.
Our Idiot President “Can’t Even Surrender Right”
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/our-idiot-president-cant-even-surrender-right-iran-strait-hormuz
Published: April 21, 2026 16:32
We will get the worst possible result from the least-worst choice.
BREAKING: A Truly Unhinged Trump Interview | Morning Shots LIVE
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/breaking-a-truly-unhinged-trump-interview
Published: April 21, 2026 16:18
A recording from The Bulwark's live video
Triad Video Mailbag for April 25
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/triad-mailbag-april-25-2026
Published: April 21, 2026 16:15
Ask JVL